Jan Mock Survy + Rickets Flashcards
1
Q
scurvy is caused by?
A
lack of vitamin C in the body
vit C must come from citrus fruit / veg
2
Q
treatment of scurvy
A
inc vit C through supplements or diet
3
Q
symptoms of scurvy
A
joint, muscle / leg pain
swollen / bleeding gums
easily bruising skin
very tired + weak
irretiable and sad
4
Q
what is rickets caused by?
A
lack of vit D / calcium
5
Q
what is rickets?
A
affects bone development in children
6
Q
what does rickets cause? (3)
A
bone pain
poor growth
soft, weak bones
7
Q
diagnosis of rickets
A
blood test
bone density scan
8
Q
treatment of rickets
A
calcium / vit D in diet or vit suppliment
OR if has probs absorbing - yearly vit D injection
9
Q
symptoms of rickets?
A
pain
skeletal deformities
dental problems
poor growth / development
fragile bones
